Here's a hilarious alternative to those sugary conversation hearts...and a way to keep building first grade literacy skills while you're at it!

Using low-tech supplies and a little extra ingenuity you can help your fourth grader create this unique, heartfelt Valentine card.

If there's a special person in your fourth grader's life, show him how to create this beautiful photo frame luminary as an extra special Valentine's Day gift!

Focus on tasty savory dishes instead of sweet treats this Valentine's Day: make Caprese salad with heart-shaped mozzarella.

This valentine bag craft makes a chic little pouch that holds cards and treats. Fall in love with this valentine bag craft this February.

Invite your first grader to create this "layers of love" keepsake for that special someone! It holds a sweet, personal message for the recipient.

In this activity, your second grader will design her very own heart map to show what she's really made of.

In this activity, kids use sponges to make textured stamps for homemade, artistic Valentine's Day cards.

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

Help your third grader author a lovely limerick in honor of Valentine's Day! He'll be delighted to compose and recite this nonsensical poem.

If your second grader loves fruit snacks, but you're a little worried about the health aspect of those tasty store-bought treats, then this project is for you!

At your next Valentine's Day celebration, your fifth grader can show family and friends she loves them with some fresh, fruity drinks--made from scratch!

Set your child's creative spirit free with heart art! He'll experiment placing hearts in patterns, designs, and configurations to make this 'heartfelt' art.

Help your second grader craft some lovely, personalized Valentine's Day cards--out of kitchen materials!

Your first grader can create this cute heart puzzle with craft sticks and watercolor paints to challenge her friends!

Make some cool hearts that are sure to brighten anyone's Valentine's Day. This project is a opportunity to play with overlapping shapes and show your love!

A valentine wreath brightens up any home on Valentine's Day. Craft a pretty valentine wreath out of colorful chocolate kisses.

This Valentine's Day, spend a couple of hours with your child constructing a colorful, spring-limbed "heart man"!

Orchestrate a Cupid's arrow tossing game among your child and his friends. This fun game cultivates important motor skills and hand-eye coordination, too.

Heart-shaped crackers are a tasty and unexpected snack perfect for your young valentine. Combine the fun of crafting with food with these heart-shaped crackers.

Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.

Counting syllables can be tough. Help your kid get some practice on Valentine's Day with this simple game.

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

This is the perfect way to send a love note to your favorite Valentine! Your child can decorate a crepe paper bag for a secret message.

Make hand-painted stemware to give away as a gift in this unique arts and crafts activity.

Make cupid's arrow with your little one this Valentine's Day. It's a quick and easy craft that's the perfect alternative to candy-giving.

This funny valentine features springing hearts and sparkling stickers to make an unusual holiday greeting. Make a funny valentine with your little comedian.

Hop to this froggy Valentine's Day craft! Your little one will love making this unique Valentine's Day card, a heart-shaped paper frog.

Explore form, space, and texture with your child this Valentine's Day by making a charming papier-mâché heart sculpture!